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Saturday, May 31, 2014

I am so excited to be co-hosting the Show Stopper Saturday link party today! This is such a great link party, and the hostesses couldn't be more talented. Take a look at what they have been up to this week?

Thursday, May 29, 2014

This is hands down one of my most favorite recipes. It has sweet and spice and the perfect amount of heat. Every other time I have made this I have fried the tortillas into a tostadas but the last time I had left over taco shells and thought I could use up my supply. Also, if I make the tostadas myself I like to plan ahead so that I am not doing this on a work night. I will tell you that making the shells yourself is not only quick and easy but they are delicious. They come out hot and a little salty and with the mix it is an absolutely wonderful dinner. Make sure if you have time try the tostadas. If you are tight on time then the pre-made shells are perfect!

Directions:Heat
1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry
tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, 2 minutes per side. Drain on
paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

Cool the oil slightly and discard all but 2
tablespoons. Add the beans and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the
broth and cook, smashing the beans, until saucy and hot. Season with salt and
pepper.

Whisk the garlic, chili paste, 2 tablespoons lime
juice, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup
oil to make a dressing; add the coleslaw and cilantro and toss. Mix
the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in another bowl;
season with salt and pepper.

Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, coleslaw and sour cream.If you try this I would love to know your thoughts. The flavors in this will blow you away. In fact, I just put this on my grocery list for next week..Enjoy!

Sunday, May 18, 2014

7 Layer Salad
This is a favorite of my husband's. I haven't made this in years and when my sister was having a cook out I knew this would be the perfect thing to make. As far as a summer salad goes this is such an easy one and you can always change out the layers to suit your tastes. Simple ingredients, simple instructions and delicious. What more could you ask for? Ingredients2 cups of mayo (I used light)1 package of frozen peas1 bag of shredded lettuce1 large onion1 bag of Bacon bits1 bag of shredded cheese2 large bell peppers ( I used red and yellow for color)1/4 cup of sugarDirections:In a separate bowl mix the 2 cups of mayo with the 1/4 cup sugar. Place in refrigerator until laterBoil peas until they float, drain them and wait until they are mostly dry.While peas are boiling cut up the onion and the bell pepper.This is where you will start your layers, I used a foil pan so that I could throw it away.Take your mayo and sugar mix and spread it evenly on the bottom.